Recent Reviews in Maribor - Styria

Short but nice and I willing go again . Since I have to write more I will do it.

A verified traveller from Orland Park, United States of America stayed at Hotel Celeia

Posted 1 week ago

I would stay here again....

4 out of 5

Hotel is clean, could do with updating of some of the towels, but overall is well maintained and up to date. Staff are extremely helpful and are available 24 hours to help with your needs. Hotel is just a short walk from the city centre and if you don't want to walk the taxi costs just a few euros. I used the hotel taxi service for the transfer from Ljubljana Airport which was a good price and also a pleasant service. If you are planning a trip to Slovenia then think about choosing this hotel for your stay.

Pocket Guide: Maribor - Styria

A historic wine region known for its world record-holding grapevines, Styria’s landscape is a scenic blend of rolling hills, vineyards and ancient towns. Throw in the charming and cosmopolitan capital city of Maribor and you have got a destination that belongs on the itinerary of every trip to Slovenia.

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Styria’s capital, Maribor, is Slovenia’s second-largest city after the capital, yet it is pleasantly petite. From charming old-town buildings to a buzzing cafe culture, Maribor mixes history and tradition with a modern and cosmopolitan vibe.

Maribor is surrounded by natural beauty, with rolling wine-growing hills on one side and the snowy peaks of Pohorje on the other, and the waters of the River Drava running through the centre. With a long history dating back to the Middle Ages, Maribor is full of historical treasures, including Medieval towers, the ruins of city walls, charming old squares, a castle and a cathedral, not to mention the famous Old Vine, said to be the oldest living vine in the world, in the historic quarter of Lent.

If you want a little luxury in Maribor, the city has plenty of upmarket accommodation in the its centre. Choose from charming spa hotels in the heart of the old town, luxurious family-friendly high-rises, or thoroughly modern hotels with quirky decor and spa tubs in the bathrooms.

There are hotels in every price bracket throughout Maribor, but if you are on a budget, you will have more options on the outskirts of town, where there is a wider choice of comfortable yet affordable three-star accommodation.

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Clinging to the facade of the Old Vine House are the creeping grapevines of Maribor’s most notable resident: the Old Vine, the oldest grape-producing vine in the world. Dating back to the 17th-century, the Zametovka vine today produces around 110lbs of grapes a year, which makes around 100 miniature bottles. Don’t set your heart on drinking any of the wine, through – it is reserved for visiting dignitaries. You can, however, head inside the Old Vine House to learn more about local winemaking and get your fix in a tasting session of regional wines.

Thanks to its manageable size and pedestrianised central streets, Maribor is easily walkable and you can see most of the best sights by foot in a day, leaving the rest of your time free for strolling along the laid-back riverbanks and people-watching over a glass or two of the local Riesling.

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Although Maribor is the beating heart of the Styria region, it doesn’t hold all of the cards. Head for the lovely 800-year-old town of Slovenske Konjice for Gothic and Renaissance architecture, a 13th-century church and the ruins of a 12th-century castle. Or spend time in Žice, where you can explore the old buildings of the 12th-century Žice Monastery and dine out at Gastuz Inn, one of the oldest restaurants in Europe, where they’ve been serving Slovenian classics since 1467.

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